The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Audi A6 3.0 TDI multitronic (11 - 14)
€ 46,600
€ 46,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 525xi is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Audi A6 3.0 TDI.
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
73.8
82.1
72.7 in
Width
73.8 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
114.6
193.5
190.6 in
Length
193.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
114.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
E60
Generation
C7 (4G)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
CLAA, CLAB
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3700 rpm
BMW 525xi
215 hp
201 hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
BMW 525xi
17.64 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 525xi
29 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
537 mi
Range
792 mi
BMW 525xi
537 mi
792 mi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
BMW 525xi
153.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525xi
Audi A6 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
